Since I am brand new to bee keeping I have to start somewhere so I am following Michael Bush's lead and going small cell. I will be doing small cell foundation in one hive and will go foundationless in the other just to see which I , and the bees like better. Anyway and small cell, from my understanding, is close to what the bees will build themselves if left to their own devices. I want to follow the bees lead. I think they will be happier.

I don't know how close you are to Bailey but since he does not use chemicals on his bees, I would buy his. If the queens have the right genetics, they will take care of themselves at what ever size the cells are.Jim

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